More than two years on from the disaster of March 11, 2011, debate continues in the mainstream and social media about the uses of fear to advance agendas. Much of the debate is centered on the environmental crisis surrounding the crippled Fukushima nuclear reactor. ...

More pest species are becoming resistant to the most popular type of genetically modified, insect-repellent crops, but not in areas where farmers follow expert advice, a study showed Monday. The paper delves into a key aspect of so-called Bt corn and cotton — plants ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investigating the discovery of genetically engineered wheat in an Oregon field as the outcry mounted Friday among consumer groups and after Japan suspended some American imports. U.S. regulators said the wheat carries no risks but the outcome ...